External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India’s position on Palestine is shaped by its own views and interests and not determined by any third country.PTI New Delhi | Posted : Dec 8 2017 1:39AM | Updated: Dec 7 2017 11:56PM

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Reacting to the US’ announcement recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, India on Thursday said that its position on Palestine is independent, consistent and not determined by any third country.

External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India’s position on Palestine is shaped by its own views and interests and not determined by any third country.

“India's position on Palestine is independent and consistent. It is shaped by our views and interests, and not determined by any third country,” he said, responding to a query regarding India’s position on recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by the US. PTI